Side crawler
A tactical approach used by firefighters in an internal attack is called side or crab crawl .
method
Since the smoke gases collect on the ceiling first in a fire and thus the temperature near the ground is lower and visibility is better, the troop proceeds in a stooped position in the interior attack. If the visibility is so bad that edges such as stairs can no longer be recognized in time, the side crawler is used. Although this is slower than the procedure in a stooped position, it greatly reduces the risk of falling.
To use the side crawl, both members of the squad crouch down, stretch out one leg and shift their weight onto the other leg. With the outstretched leg, the area in front of the squad can be searched in order to discover obstacles and crash edges in good time. The center of gravity, which is far back, reduces the risk of falling. Unlike crawling, the method also has the advantage that the layer of smoke above the squad can be observed through them at any time. In addition, the spray lance can always be held in both hands for immediate use.
Originally from the USA , the side crawler is now taught as a standard procedure at many state fire brigade schools.
literature
- Jan Südmersen, Ulrich Cimolino: "Standard operational rules: Fire fighting in internal attacks" , ecomed-Storck, Landsberg am Lech, 2014, ISBN 978-3609697185 .
- Ulrich Cimolino, Dirk Aschenbrenner, et al .: "Respiratory protection: Safe and efficient procedure, search methods, devices and aids" , ecomed-Storck, Landsberg am Lech, 2011, ISBN 978-3609686554
swell
- ↑ Background to the side crawler, www.atemschutzunfaelle.eu, accessed on April 28, 2016.
- ↑ Instructions for basic and advanced training - Guidelines for internal attack, Schleswig-Holstein State Fire Brigade School , www.lfv-sh.de, accessed on April 28, 2016, ( PDF ; 0.2 MB)